We all have that one relative that vehemently denies the possibility of global warming, and logic just doesn't seem to change their mind. Today, we're talking to climate psychologist Dr. John Cook, who discusses common arguments used by climate skeptics and how to respond to them. We also learn about common sources of misinformation, as well as what makes these tactics so effective.   Dr. Cook's Website: https://skepticalscience.com/ Buy Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change: https://www.amazon.com/Cranky-Uncle-vs-Climate-Change/dp/0806540273 Climate Consensus Paper: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/8/2/024024  Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com Track: London --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onepointfivecelsius/support

EP4 - Climate Denial, Misinformation, and Confirmation Bias with Dr. John Cook

With the current state of the environment today, it can be easy to feel swamped by the constant barrage of overly technical information flooding the media. On 1.5 Celsius, we focus on making the science behind the climate crisis simple. Each episode, you can join Keerthi as she talks about everything from greenwashing to ocean acidification. Together, we can build a sustainable future for years to come. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onepointfivecelsius/support

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EP4 - Climate Denial, Misinformation, and Confirmation Bias with Dr. John Cook

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